2nd Grade Common Core Science Resources

How do you know when it's wintertime? Have your child complete this winter writing prompt to exercise writing skills and reinforce seasonal knowledge.

Did you know that there is no new water on Earth? It all gets recycled and reused in a process that we call the water cycle.

Little gardeners, get to know your plants! See the cycle of a plant from its birth to adulthood, and read a bit about photosynthesis too.

How do clouds form? Why does it rain? Help your student answer some of these questions by completing this water cycle worksheet.

In this worksheet, students will read two different passages about the platypus. Kids will compare and contrast the passages, and identify the main ideas.

Your child will write about his or her favorite animal. Kids will research their favorite animals online or at the library, then write down three facts.

Children are introduced to the basic concepts of cloud formation in this diagramming and fill-in-the-blank activity.

What's your favorite animal? Kids love answering that question, and with this animal research graphic organizer, they can write all about it.

Bug out on some insect anatomy! Can you name each part of the insect? Try making an educated guess by using what you already know about animal body parts.

Here is a fresh and fruity way to learn a bit of life science. Sit down with your little one and teach them all the different parts of an apple!

Learn about a few common insects and arachnids as you color them in!

Here's a beautiful science page to help your child learn the different types of clouds.

All living things go through cycles. Learn about the life cycle of an amphibian with this diagram of the life of a frog!

Discover the inner workings of basic earth science in this worksheet on temperature.

Learn some new words and facts about precious minerals with this word-scramble and matching worksheet.

These "Dig It!" worksheets not only teach about life on earth, they teach the scientific method as well.

This short nonfiction text will provide students with an opportunity to become more comfortable with identifying and defining academic vocabulary words—and they'll have fun learning all about the life cycle of a chicken in the process!

Use this fossils worksheet to help a child learn about life on earth. Your child will learn about evolution and extinction, and also form a hypothesis.

How does the butterfly become so beautiful? Learn about the four stages that it goes through in its life.

Kids will learn about fossils in this worksheet. Help your child learn about the scientific method by getting him to examine a fossilized dinosaur skeleton.

Little scientists can learn about a fundamental concept of physical science with this worksheet all about density!

Fact: This worksheet is about unusual animals from all over the world. Opinion: This is the best fact and opinion worksheet ever!